RT Trail of the Cedars

Accessible boardwalk loop winding through old-growth cedar and hemlock forest beside a rushing mountain creek and a narrow gorge carved by powerful water.

General Information

Length:

0.9 mile loop

Elevation Gain:

83 ft

Difficulty:

Easy

Hours:

Open daily, 24 hours; trail accessibility depends on seasonal road and weather conditions

Fees:

Glacier National Park entrance fees apply:
Private Vehicle: $35 (7-day pass)
Motorcycle: $30 (7-day pass)
Individual (on foot or bicycle): $20 (7-day pass)
Children age 15 and under: Free

Pet Policy:

Pets are not permitted on the trail.

Closest cities with hotels:

West Glacier (about 16 mi)

Seasons:

Late May through October is the best time to visit; summer and early fall offer the most reliable access.

Location:

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Website:

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How to Get There

From West Entrance (16.2 miles): Head northwest on Glacier Rte 1 Rd/Going-to-the-Sun Rd toward Grinnell Dr. Turn right to stay on Glacier Rte 1 Rd/Going-to-the-Sun Rd to Trail of the Cedars Nature Trailhead.

Overview

The Trail of the Cedars is an easy, paved, wheelchair-accessible loop on Going-to-the-Sun Road, with a raised boardwalk through an old-growth forest of western red cedar and hemlock, some trees more than 80 feet tall. It leads to Avalanche Gorge and is the start of the Avalanche Lake hike.

Top Trail

Trail	Length	Difficulty	Highlights
Trail of the Cedars	0.6-mile loop	Easy	Boardwalk, giant cedars, and a gorge of polished red rock

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